Jason Groome began the amateur baseball season as the almost unanimous choice for top prospect in the MLB draft. While there was some debate whether or not he would go 1-1 to the Phillies, most of that centered around the Phillies' preference for a college arm. After a strong season at IMG Academy in Florida and a good showing on the summer circuit, Groome returned home to New Jersey for what most expected would be a dominant senior season.
Things started well with a 19-strikeout no-hitter, but things fell apart quickly after that. Groom was temporarily suspended for violating the New Jersey transfer rules and has struggled to live up to the hype since returning.